Butternut Squash Mac n Cheese

Happy Monday!

Fall is upon us! Without a doubt, fall is my favorite season. I love to bundle up in cozy sweaters and knit socks. I love the cool weather and beautiful fall leaves. But my favorite part is the food – warm soups, stewed apples, and most of all, anything pumpkin or squash-related.

My love for squash began with my mom. I don’t think I even knew what squash was before! But one day, my mom made the best dish: meatloaf and buttery brown sugar squash. She roasted the squash with vegan butter, brown sugar, and pecans. The combination was out of this world. Hold the meatloaf, though 🙂

Since then, I like to incorporate squash into a variety of dishes. This one might be my most creative addition yet: Butternut Squash Mac n Cheese. The squash is the perfect ingredient for a vegan cheese sauce. It gives the sauce body and creaminess without feeling too heavy. It also adds a lovely orange color!

I like to pour a generous heap of the sauce on gluten free pasta. I use the Trader Joe’s Rice and Quinoa Fusilli. But this sauce could be used on many dishes, not just mac n cheese! It would be delicious on nachos, vegetables, or crackers. The options are truly endless. Get your nutritional yeast ready and dive in!